Mr. Fry introduced Mr. Ed Davis, Associate Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs, who is now the newest member of the Facilities Committee. The Committee reviewed the results of the model that Mr. Fry produced to study the impact of relocating personnel and functions during building renovations. Additional inventory data was added to the model since the last review.

Divisions using New Centre Drive were asked to provide information about current and planned usage of the facility.

Mr. Davis reviewed the results of the last Swing Space Team meeting. It is now estimated that this project is now about two months behind the normal timeline for a typical construction project. Since this is a metal structure and not a permanent brick structure, personnel involved in this project believe that sufficient time can be made up during the programming and actual construction phases of the project. There are no plans to place laboratories in this building either during its use as swing space or long term. Committee recommends that the Vice Chancellors proceed with the hiring of an architect for this project. Discussion focused on the long term use of the facility and its final location. Approximately 13,000 square feet of assignable space is needed in this facility.

Questions were raised about the Kenan Auditorium subproject, which is planned for next summer. This subproject will place new seats and stage lighting in this facility. Mr. Davis will provide additional information at the Committee's next meeting.

Mr. Fry noted several instances where exterior surfaces are being ruined by skateboarders. Others added their comments on this problem. He was encouraged to take these comments to the VC's. It was suggested that the Committee and others conduct follow-up meetings with the occupants of Lakeside Hall. These would focus on access issues, the move-in process, and other issues. Ms. Farley volunteered to facilitate focus group meetings with the building occupants.

Mr. Fry asked the group to evaluate the Committee's status and review the current role of the group as circumstances are changing on campus. The group sees the Committee's role as being important and that its main focus must remain on the more strategic items related to campus facilities.

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